Quality Inspector - Electronics - Level 2

SQA Services, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SQA Services, Inc. is seeking an inspector to join a global team responsible for quality inspections of PCBAs, cables, and harness assemblies at supplier sites. You will participate in source inspections, training, and shadow inspections with clients, ensuring compliance with ITAR and internal procedures.

Role involves reading technical drawings, following inspection plans, and delivering accurate sign-offs. On-site work, background check, and ITAR clearance are required for deployment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience inspecting PCBAs and cable/harness assemblies.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, procedures, technical drawings, schematics, and datasheets.
• Willingness to undergo a criminal background check and ITAR compliance.
• Experience with FAI and inspection documentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform source inspections of products/services from external providers.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections of critical features, including witness inspections.
• Complete final inspection sign-off sheets or packages.
• Verify inspection tools identify nonconformances and that methods align with drawings.
• Review justification for omitted inspections and audit supplier adherence to inspection plans.
• Inspect for hardware cleanliness and absence of FOD; verify safety wire and fastener applications.
• Ensure correct documentation on shipping records and proper preservation for shipment.
• Review FAI documentation for completeness and compliance.

Skills

PCBAs inspection

Cable & harness inspection

Reading drawings/schematics

ITAR compliance

Tools

Inspection tools

FAI documentation

Job description

For almost 30 years, SQA Services has been a premier leader in the provision of managed supplier quality services for audits, assessments, remote surveillance assessments, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering to manufacturers within all industries. We deliver services by deploying associates who are located throughout the United States and in 90+ countries around the world to your supplier sites. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with broad experience and local knowledge who can represent our clients on-demand and on-site faster than our competitors.

What to expect

You will be part of a global inspection team assuring the quality of components and assemblies that this global aerospace leader is sourcing from one or more suppliers in this area. Once on the team, you will be deployed through SQA’s operations center based on client needs and each supplier’s production schedule. Before deployment, you will undergo training, including a remote classroom session, Gage R&R training and testing, and three shadow inspections with an existing inspector on the team. The final day of training is a shadow inspection with the client.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform source inspections from external providers of products or services (e.g., nickel plating)
• Conduct in-process and/or final inspections of critical features, including witness inspections
• Compile and complete final inspection sign-off sheets or inspection packages
• Verify that inspection tools and equipment are capable of identifying nonconformance
• Ensure inspection methodologies align with the intent of technical drawings
• Review and validate any justification for omitted inspections
• Audit supplier adherence to inspection plans, if applicable
• Inspect for hardware cleanliness and the absence of foreign object debris (FOD)
• Verify correct application of safety wire, fastener installation, and compliance with spec requirements
• Confirm proper documentation and identification on shipping records
• Ensure product is adequately preserved for further processing and shipment
• Review and assess First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation for completeness and compliance

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience inspecting PCBAs and/or cable and harness assemblies
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, procedures, technical drawings, schematics, and datasheets
• Familiarity with general quality inspection tools and techniquesMust be willing to undergo a criminal background check
• Must be ITAR Compliant

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification or training in IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, or J-STD-001
• Knowledge of electronic assembly processes, FAI standards, and inspection documentation
• Previous experience conducting inspections at supplier sites or in a source inspection capacity

SQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit and qualifications and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or defense articles. As such, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) to comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for this role.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Portal to portal rate for any travel time

Mileage reimbursement at US gov't rate. Untaxed.